intr.v. pe·tered, pe·ter·ing, pe·ters To diminish slowly and come to an end. Often used with out: Their enthusiasm soon petered out. [Origin unknown.] |
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n. Vulgar Slang The penis. [From the name Peter.] |
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The chief of the 12 Apostles. He is traditionally regarded as the first bishop of Rome and author of two epistles in the New Testament. |
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n. See Table at Bible. |
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